City of LaFayette playground

The City of LaFayette, Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the design and installation of an all-inclusive playground on a 60 by 115 feet prepared pad at grade. The selected firm must provide comprehensive design services, all materials, labor, and complete installation while adhering to ADA guidelines and incorporating inclusive features including swings, a zip line, and a wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round that complement adjacent rock climbing walls and man-made boulders through natural elements and earth-tone coloring. Qualified respondents must be capable of conducting site evaluation and preparation, supplying and installing all equipment and surfacing, managing the project with City staff coordination, performing final inspection and cleanup, and providing warranty coverage. The RFP evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: design (50%), cost (20%), warranty (15%), experience (10%), scheduling (10%), and references (5%). Proposals must be submitted in three hard copies to City Hall, Attn: David Hamilton, 207 South Duke Street, LaFayette, GA 30728, with a deadline of July 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. All written inquiries must be directed to Clay Tracy, Project Manager, by July 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., and the project must be completed by November 30, 2025. Proposals must remain valid for three months following the submission deadline.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors referenced in the procurement documents, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are identified. The total project budget is $180,000.00, and all proposals must not exceed this amount. Bid, performance, and payment bonds are required. The City reserves the right to negotiate with the highest-ranked respondent, reject any or all proposals, or select the proposal that best serves the City's interests regardless of cost considerations. All respondents must comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws, and all proposals and supporting documentation become the property of the City and will not be returned.